Muggleton joins fresh Scarlets set-up
Shrewd signing: Muggleton starting from July
The Scarlets have unveiled an impressive coaching team to work with new Head Coach Nigel Davies for next season.
The Magners League side have installed John Muggleton as Defence Coach, Brad Harrington as Fitness Coach with Paul Moriarty continuing to look after the forwards.
Sydney born Muggleton, who spent ten years with the 1999 World Cup-winning Wallaby side, is set to join the Scarlets on July 1 after penning a two-year contract.
Harrington is assistant strength and conditioning coach at the Super 14 finalists Waratahs and from 2004 spent three years as strength and conditioning coach with Leinster.
Also born in Sydney, the 34-year-old assisted Ireland in their build-up to last year's World Cup.
Moriarty is the Scarlets current Forward Coach and led the squad in the final few weeks of the 2007/08 season.
"I'm delighted with this superb team which will help propel us into an exciting new era," said club Chief Executive Stuart Gallacher.
"John and Brad bring great vision, knowledge and skill - and we've been very impressed with Paul in his time here.
"The coaching team, along with our latest player signings and the fabulous new stadium illustrate how determined we are to thrive at the highest level of the professional game.
"I know that Nigel Davies is relishing the prospect of working with John, Brad and Paul."
On the deal, Muggleton was delighted to have secured the switch to the Welsh region and admitted his keenness to succeed in Llanelli.
"The Scarlets are one of world rugby's big names and I look forward with great anticipation to helping them achieve their ambitious future goals," he said.
Harrington was also pleased to be moving to the Scarlets in what is a promising transitional period at the club.
"It's a real thrill to be joining the Scarlets at such a pivotal time in their history. The new player signings, the new coaching team and the new stadium show that the region plans a big future," he said.
To supplement the arrivals, the Scarlets have subsequently parted company with Robert Jones and Wayne Proctor who leave the region by mutual consent.
"We thank Robert and Wayne for the work they've put in on behalf of the Scarlets and we wish them all the best for the future. Wayne has particularly strong links with the Scarlets having served us well as both a player and fitness coach," Gallacher added.
Meanwhile, the Scarlets are due to move into their new £23m home - Parc y Scarlets - in November. The complex features a stadium with a capacity of around 14,500 and top-grade training facilities.